Program Description

Students enrolled in the Broadcasting & Production Technology curriculum will develop professional skills in radio, television, audio, video and other related applications. Training will emphasize speech, script writing, production planning, studio and field production, and post production. Students will also study the development of the broadcasting industry, sales, ethics, communication law, marketing and management. Hands-on training and teamwork skills are essential to the instructional process. The program at Southeastern emphasizes entrepreneurial applications using digital audio and video production/post-production with distribution via electronic formats, the Internet, and the campus cable station.

Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to enter the broadcasting or production industries and other related fields and occupations.

Course Information

DEGREES / DIPLOMAS / CERTIFICATES

• Broadcasting & Production Technology – Degree – A30120
• Broadcasting & Production Technology – Diploma – D30120
• Broadcasting & Production Technology – Digital Media – Certificate – C30120A
• Broadcasting & Production Technology – Intro to BPT – Certificate – C30120A

Career Opportunities

Job placement for those who successfully complete the above coursework and obtain their degree include, but are not limited to areas of:

• Sports / News Reporter
• Sports Information / Media
• Freelance Video Producer
• Digital Media
• Radio/TV
• Videographer
• Editorial Staff

Program Links

• TVNewsCheck
• CareerPage.org: Broadcasting
• BEA: Educating for Tomorrow’s Media
• National Association of Broadcasters
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Media and Communication Occupations
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators
• BLS: Television Broadcasting
• BLS: Radio Broadcasting
• Out-of-State Students
• Public Relations Student Society of America
• Technical Standards – Broadcasting & Production Technology